Review of Cannibal Holocaust (1980) by Sherri S — 16 Apr 2010

This film is one of the best horror movies I have ever watched. Cannibal Holocaust was, in many ways, ahead of its time. It definitely is controversial and disturbing with high shock value, but it really is misunderstood.

The most disturbing aspect of the film, I felt, was what the director is saying about modern society. Besides the difference between civilized and the uncivilized, the film asks the question "what is it to be civilized?" and makes you ask yourself, "okay, so is that a good thing?" To sum everything up, this is a must watch for everyone, and not just horror fans.

Now, because the violence depicted would be too hard on most, I suggest this only if you have an iron stomach.